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Guide for Travelling Fans

Includes: Stadium details, travel

Most text reproduced without permission from "Guide To Football Grounds" by Jon Ladd, produced in association with Total Football
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Southend United
Swansea City
Torquay United

CHESTER CITY

ADDRESS: Deva Stadium
Bumpers Lane
Chester CH1 4LT
TELEPHONE No: 01244 371376
TICKET OFFICE: 01244 371376
FAX: 01244 390265
CLUBCALL: 0891 121633
NICKNAME: City or Blues
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 20,500 v Chelsea, FA Cup 3rd Rnd Replay, 16th January 1952 (L 3-2 AET)
At Deva: 5,638 v Preston North End, Div 3, 2nd April 1994 (W 3-2)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue & White Stripes;
Shorts: White; Socks: Blue with White turnover
AWAY: Shirts: Jade Green and Black squares
Shorts: Black; Socks: Jade
KIT SPONSORS: Saunders Honda
MANUFACTURERS: Matchwinner

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 3,408; Terrace: 2,592; Total: 6,000
AWAY FANS: South Terrace: 1,296; West Stand: 600; Total: 1,896
If the away support warrants it, they can be given the whole of the West Stand, increasing their total seating allocation to 1,274.
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: Hello Albert 50p
The Onion Bag 80p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Chester (1.5 miles) (0151 709 9696 - Liverpool Enquiries)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Chester Interchange (01244 6022666). Bus 1a runs from the Exchange to the ground every half an hour, and it's worth being on one as it is a long walk from the city centre.
BY CAR:
NORTH: M56/A41/A5116 into the city centre. At the second roundabout take the third exit (in effect turning right) into St Martins Way (signposted A548 Queensferry). About 0.5 mile later you will pass a car park on your left. Take the next right after this onto the A548, Watergate and travel past the top end of Chester Racecourse into Sealand Road. Turn left at the traffic lights into Bumpers Lane, and the ground is at the bottom of this road.
NB: An alternative route is to come in on the A56. If you do this, follow A548 Queensferry signs into Watergate, then as above.
EAST: A51 into Chester. Turn left into Union Street (A483), and about one mile later at the next roundabout take the third exit into Nicholas Street. After 400yd turn left into Watergate (A548), then as north.
SOUTH: A483 to the Chester, taking the first exit at the roundabout by the castle into Nicholas Street, then as east.
WEST: A55 to the roundabout with the A483, then the first exit (signposted Handbridge and Chester) on to the A483, then as south. Tip: if you get lost, head for the Racecourse, then Sealand Industrial Estate.
PARKING: The football ground is one of the few places in Chester where you can get a parking spot without any hassle. However, no longer does the club offer free parking before 2.00pm.

OTHER INFORMATION

FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT: The Wetherspoons from 12pm, about 1/2 walk from ground, although this operates a "no kids" policy.
Other suggestions include The Waterstones which is the nearest to the ground, The Axe and Headless Women or The Elms.
FOOD: Inside the ground, the "Meat Pot" is meat and potatoe pie. Yum yum. 

BRISTOL ROVERS

ADDRESS: The Memorial Ground
Filton Avenue
Horfield
Bristol
BS7 0AQ
TELEPHONE No: 0117 977 2000
TICKET OFFICEL 0117 977 2000
FAX: 0117 977 3888
CLUBCALL: 0891 664422
Although the club ground shares with the Bristol Rugby Union Club, it maintains its own offices away from the ground (the telephone numbers for which are given above). The registered offices are at: The Beeches, Broomhill Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5BF. Alternatively the supporters' club can be contacted at: 199 Two Mile Hill, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 7AZ. Telephone 0117 961 1772
NICKNAME: The Pirates
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 38,472 v Preston, FA Cup 4th Rnd, 30th January 1960 (D 3-3).
At the Memorial Ground; 8,078 v Bristol City, Nationwide League Division 2, 16th March 1997 (L 1-2)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue and White quarters;
Shorts: White; Socks: Blue
AWAY: Shirts: Yellow/Black;
Shorts: Black; Socks: Navy
KIT SPONSORS: tba
MANUFACTURERS: Cica

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 1,871*; Terrace: 7,104**; Total: 8,975
* Includes 270 seats in 'suites'. ** Includes 500 in Family Terrace scheduled to open in 1997/98, 740 on visitors terrace.
AWAY FANS: Centenary Terrace: 740.
PROGRAMME: £1.70
FANZINES: Wot No Quarters 80p (The Trumpton Times renamed)
The 2nd May £1

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Filton or Stapleton Road (0117 929 4255 - Bristol Enquiries) Great Western Trains (0345 484950 Customer Services). Filton is about one mile north of the ground and Stapleton Road a mile and a half to the South of the ground.
NEAREST BUS STATION: City Line/City Dart (0117 955 3231) From the City Centre, Nos 73 and 74 run along Filton Avenue, directly past the Memorial Ground. Services 71 and 72 stop in Ashley Down Road, a short walk from the ground. Services 75, 76 and 77 will stop in Gloucester Road, almost opposite Filton Avenue, and will mean a short walk to the ground.
BY CAR:
NORTH: A38 towards Bristol. This goes through the Filton area of the city. Once through Filton the road forks in two. To the right the road becomes B4468 (signposted Golden Hill) but you want the LEFT fork, still keeping on the A38. Take the third left (this is the first major road on the left) into Muller Road and the first right into Filton Avenue for the ground.
EAST: M32 to J2. Take the fourth exit from the roundabout (in effect turning right), bear right at fork into Muller Road B4469 (note the first exit from the roundabout is also the B4469 Muller Road). Do not take this exit, bear immediately right then continue for about one mile following signs to Horfield and Southmead until you see a church on your right hand side (after six sets of traffic lights), either turn left (Downend Road) and first right into Ellicott Road, or take the following left into Filton Avenue, both of which lead to the ground.
WEST: It's probably as well to go to M5 J17 and follow signs for Patchway. This will lead you on to Highwood Road at the top of which is a roundabout. Take the third exit on to the A38 then as north.
SOUTH: A37 into Bristol continuing straight (not right) on to the A36. Turn right on to the A4044 Temple Way contiunuing for approximately one mile before taking the A4032 Newfoundland Street (following the signs for M32). At the roundabout that leads on to the M32 turn left onto Muller Road, then as east.
PARKING: There is parking at the ground for 320 vehicles, but not for away fans. Street parking.

OTHER INFORMATION

FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT: None yet - check back later. Local pub is the John Cabot (5 minutes, Gloucester Road, food)
FOOD: Inside the ground the steak & kidney pie is recommended. The "Proper Cornish - Real Pasties" are also worth sampling as are the excellent sub sandwiches. However the drinks are not so good. 

LEYTON ORIENT

ADDRESS: Leyton Stadium
Brisbane Road, Leyton
London E10 5NE
TELEPHONE No: 0181 539 2223
TICKET OFFICE: 0181 539 2223
FAX: 0181 539 4390
CLUBCALL: 0891 121150
NICKNAME: The O's
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 34,345 v West Ham, FA Cup 4th Rnd, 25th January 1964 (D 0-0)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Red & White Checks;
Shorts: Black; Socks: Red
AWAY: Shirts: Yellow with White front panel;
Shorts: Blue; Socks: Blue
KIT SPONSORS: Marchpole
MANUFACTURERS: Olympic

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 7,133; Terrace: 6,673; Total: 13,842 (includes 36 spaces for disabled fans and helpers)
AWAY FANS: Main Stand: 932; South Enclosure: 1,245; Total 2,177
DISABLED FACILITIES: There are covered spaces for wheelchair-bound fans with 18 helpers at the front of the North Terrace on the East Stand side. There is no charge for disabled fans or their first helpers, but you must pre-book. Home fans should also note that the club offers a mini-bus pick-up service. Contact the club directly and speak to the Football in the Community Officer regarding matchday commentaries. Parking facilities are available.
PROGRAMME: £2.00
FANZINES: Leyton Orientear £1.00
Into The O Zone 60p
All Aboard The Wagon Train
Cheery O's 30p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Leyton Midland Road (0171 928 5100). The club is also supporting the proposal for a new local station on the Stratford-Richmond (North London) and Victoria lines. This would be by the West Stand and it is provisionally going to be called Orient.
NEAREST TUBE STATION: Leyton (Central Line) - turn right as you leave the tube station for the walk to the ground.
NEAREST BUS STATION: London Transport - 0171 222 1234. Walthamstow.
BY CAR:
NORTH: M11 into London. At the end of the M11 turn right on to the A12 (signposted Wanstead). Continue for 1.25 miles, going straight over at the roundabout, then 0.25 mile later turn right into Church Lane. Turn left at the T-junction with Grove Green Road, bearing left after 200yd on to the one-way system (still Grove Green Road). After 0.75 mile turn right into Leyton High Road. Take the fifth left (Osbourne Road) which will take you to the stadium.
EAST: A12 into London via Gidea Park and Wanstead then as north.
WEST: M40/A40 into London. Turn left on to the A406 North Circular Road (signposted Willesden/Hendon) and continue along the North Circular via Finchley, Wood Green, Edmonton and Woodford. Just after South Woodford turn right at the roundabout on to the A113 Chigwell Road (if you cross the M11 you've gone too far). After 1.75 miles you get to a major roundabout; take the third exit on to Leytonstone Road (A11) and 0.25 mile later turn right into Church Road. Then as north. NB: The A12-M11 link road (due for completion in 1999) will make getting to and from the ground easier, but until this is complete expect some fairly major road upheavals.
SOUTH: A23 to A205 (South Circular Road) turning right on to A205 (signposted Tulse Hill). Follow signs for Woolwich then turn left on to the A207 Shooters Hill Road. After 1.5 miles turn right on to the A102(M) and continue on this road through the Blackwell Tunnel. Once through the tunnel carry on for 1.5 miles then turn right on to the A11 (signposted Leyton). A quarter of a mile after Maryland Station turn left into Chobham Road, and after a further 0.25 mile turn right into Major Road. A mile later turn left into Osbourne Road at the bottom of which is the ground.
PARKING: 100 spaces at the back of the old South Stand (£3). When the South Stand is built a new 250+ car park will be opened on Oliver Road. Street parking is available in some side streets near(ish) to the ground.

OTHER INFORMATION

MEETING POINTS: The nearest pub to the ground is the Coach & Horses on Leyton High Road, which is good, but tends to be very busy. The Oliver Twist on the other side of the ground is smaller, but less busy. Alternative: The Four Finches.
FOOD: The food inside the ground has improved recently, but is fairly pricey. The Atlanta Chip Shop on the High Road just up from Buckingham Road is recommended.
HIGHLIGHTS: The O's entrance to the field accompanied by Herb Alperts "Tijuana Taxi"!br> TANNOY ANNOUNCER: Dodgy geezer ;-)

SWANSEA CITY

ADDRESS: Vetch Field
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 3SU
TELEPHONE No: 01792 474114
TICKET OFFICE: 01792 474114
FAX: 01792 464120
CLUBCALL: 0891 121639
WEBSITE: http://homepages.enterprise.net/gmartin
NICKNAME: The Swans
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 32,796 v Arsenal, FA Cup 4th Rnd, 17th February 1968 (L 0-1)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: White with Black double pinstripes and Black/Red trim;
Shorts: White with Red trim; Socks: White with Black turnover
AWAY: Shirts: Red and Black stripes
Shorts: Black with Red piping; Socks: Black with Red turnover
KIT SPONSORS: South Wales Evening Post
MANUFACTURERS: Le Coq Sportif

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 3,635; Terrace: 7,512; Total: 11,147
AWAY FANS: West Terrace: 1,541. Visiting supporters are accomodated in the West Stand and last season there was very little trouble. The club state it was probably the best season for good behaviour; in fact there were many occassions when stewards performed the major role and the police were hardly seen.
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: Jackanory 50p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: High Street (01792 467777)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Quadrant (01792 580580)
BY CAR:
NORTH/EAST: M4 to J42, then A48 Peniel Green Road. At second roundabout take first exit on to A4067 Neath Road. Go straight over at next two roundabouts and follow A4067 towards the city centre and turn right on to Alexandria Road (A4118). This becomes Mansel Street, then Walter Road. Turn left into Page Street (if you miss this turn, either of the next three lefts - Nicholl Street, George Street and Henrietta Street - will bring you on to the same road). At the bottom of Page Street turn right into St Helens Road, then second left into Richardson Street. The ground is at the bottom of Richardson Street.
NB: The trick is to just follow the signs for the city centre and the Mumbles when you leave the motorway. Once in Swansea keep following the signs for the Mumbles and you will see the prison on the right. The Vetch is at the back of this - you can't miss the floodlights.
WEST: M4 to J45, take the A4067 towards the city centre, then as north.
PARKING: The car park at the ground is for permit holders only, and the one behind the East Stand belongs to the prison. You can either park on-street, or a better bet is to park at the Quadrant or by the Marina.

OTHER INFORMATION

TORQUAY UNITED

ADDRESS: Plainmoor
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PS
TELEPHONE No: 01803 328666
TICKET OFFICE: 01803 328666
FAX: 01803 323976
NICKNAME: The Gulls
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 21,908 v Huddersfield, FA Cup 4th Rnd, 29th January 1955 (L 0-1)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Yellow and Navy stripes;
Shorts: Navy; Socks: Yellow
AWAY: Shirts: White
Shorts: White; Socks: White
KIT SPONSORS: Westward Developments
MANUFACTURERS: Glory Years

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 2,359; Terrace: 4,131; Total: 6,490
AWAY FANS: Babbacombe End: 1,000; Main Stand: 196; Total: 1,196
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: Bamber's Right Foot £1.00

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Torre (01752 221300 - Plymouth Enquiries)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Torquay bus station (01803 613226). Take a number 34 from Torquay town centre to the ground unless you fancy a very long walk.
BY CAR:
NORTH/EAST: M5 to J31 (final junction), then take the A38. Turn left on to the A380. When you get to Kingskerswell there is a roundabout, at which you should take the first exit, and about a mile later turn left (signposted Babbacombe A3022). After 0.75 mile turn left into Westhill Road. This becomes Warbro Road after 0.25 mile, and 200yd further on the right you will find the ground.
WEST: Follow the A380 into Torquay town centre. On Union Street turn right into Lymington Road (signposted Coach Station). Just past the coach station turn right into Upton Hill, and 500yd further on turn left into St Marychurch Road. After 0.5 mile turn at the crossroads into Warbro Road and the ground is 200yd further on the right.
PARKING: Either street parking, or alternatively at the crossroads of Westhill Road, Warbro Road, St Marychurch Road and Manor Road, take Manor Road 0.25 mile down you will find a car park.

OTHER INFORMATION

CAMBRIDGE UNITED

ADDRESS: The Abbey Stadium
Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8LN
TELEPHONE No: 01223 566500
TICKET OFFICE: 01223 566500
FAX: 01223 566502
NICKNAME: The U's
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 14,000 v Chelea, Friendly 1 May 1970 (W 4-3)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Amber and Black quarters
Shorts: Black; Socks: Black and Amber hoops
AWAY: Shirts: White with Black markings;
Shorts: White; Socks: White
KIT SPONSORS: tba
MANUFACTURERS: Patrick

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 3,242; Terrace: 6,375; Total: 9,617
AWAY FANS: Habbin Stand (Seats): 366; South Terrace (Uncovered): 1,950; Total: 2,316
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: The Abbey Rabbit £1
The Amber Rollercoaster 30p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Cambridge (2 miles) (01223 359602)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Cambridge city centre (01223 423553). From Cambridge railway station take the Street Shuttle to the city centre (Emmanuel Street), and from there take either a 3 or a 3a to the ground.
BY CAR:
NORTH:
EAST:
WEST:
PARKING:

OTHER INFORMATION

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

ADDRESS:The City Ground
Nottinhgam
NG2 5FJ
TELEPHONE No:0115 982 4444
TICKET OFFICE:0115 982 4445
FAX:0115 982 4456
CLUBCALL:0891 121164, 0115 982 4446
NICKNAME:The Reds, Forest
RECORD ATTENDANCE:49,945 v Man United, Div 1, 28th October 1967 (W 3-1)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Red with Black trim
Shorts: White; Socks: Red
AWAY: Shirts: White;
Shorts: White; Socks: White
KIT SPONSORS: Pinnacle Insurance
MANUFACTURERS: Umbro

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY:
AWAY FANS:
DISABLED FACILITIES:
PROGRAMME:
FANZINES: £

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION:
NEAREST BUS STATION:
BY CAR:
NORTH/EAST:
WEST:
PARKING:

OTHER INFORMATION

ROCHDALE

ADDRESS: Sandy Lane
Spotland
Rochdale
OL11 5DS
TELEPHONE No:01706 44648
TICKET OFFICE:01706 44648
FAX:01706 48466
NICKNAME:The Dale
RECORD ATTENDANCE:24,231 v Notts County, FA Cup 2nd, 10 December 1949 (L 1-2)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue
Shorts: White; Socks: Blue
AWAY: Shirts: White;
Shorts: Green; Socks: White and Green
KIT SPONSORS:Carcraft
MANUFACTURERS:Super League

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY:
AWAY FANS:
DISABLED FACILITIES:
PROGRAMME:
FANZINES: £

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION:
NEAREST BUS STATION:
BY CAR:
NORTH/EAST:
WEST:
PARKING:

OTHER INFORMATION

SOUTHEND UNITED

ADDRESS: Roots Hall
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 6NQ
TELEPHONE No: 01702 304050
TICKET OFFICE: 01702 304090
FAX: 01702 330164
SOCCERLINE: 0839 664444
NICKNAME: The Shrimpers
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 31,033 v Liverpool, FA Cup 3rd, 10th January 1979 (D 0-0)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue with Yellow markings
Shorts: Blue; Socks: Blue
AWAY: Shirts: Red
Shorts: White/Black; Socks: Red
KIT SPONSORS:Telewest Communications
MANUFACTURERS: Olympic Sports

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 12,306; Terrace: Nil
AWAY FANS: North (Universal) Stand: 3,063; North West Enclosure: 906; Total: 3,974
DISABLED FACILITIES: 20 spaces at the front of the West Stand
PROGRAMME: £1.60
FANZINES: Roots Hall Roar 50p
What's The Story, Southend Glory! 50p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Prittlewell (01702 611811). Southend Victoria is about 10-15min walk away (heading towards the town), with Southend Central a further five minutes.
NEAREST BUS STATION: London Road (01702 434444). Numerous buses run from the town centre to the ground, ie 7, 7a, 8, 8a, 12, 12a and 29.
BY CAR:
NORTH/WEST:
SOUTH:
PARKING:

OTHER INFORMATION

CARDIFF CITY

ADDRESS: Ninian Park
Sloper Road
Cardiff CF1 8SX
TELEPHONE No: 01222 398636
TICKET OFFICE: 01222 398636
FAX: 01222 341148
EMAIL: [email protected]
NICKNAME: The Bluebirds
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 61,556 Wales v England, 14th October 1961 (D 1-1)
57,800 v Arsenal, Div 1, 22nd April 1953 (D 0-0)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue
Shorts: White; Socks: Blue
AWAY: Shirts: Yellow
Shorts: Black; Socks: Yellow
KIT SPONSORS: tba
MANUFACTURERS: Lotto

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 11,681; Terrace: 2,239; Total: 13,920
AWAY FANS: Grandstand Block A+B: 939; Grangetown End: 2,239; Total: 3,263
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: Watch The Bluebirds Fly 30p
The Thin Blue Line 50p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION:
NEAREST BUS STATION:
BY CAR:
ALL DIRECTIONS:
PARKING:

OTHER INFORMATION

FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT:
FOOD:

HULL CITY

ADDRESS: Boothferry Park
Boothferry Road
Hull HU4 6EU
TELEPHONE No: 01482 351119
TICKET OFFICE: 01482 351119
FAX: 01482 565752
NICKNAME: The Tigers
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 55,019 v Man Utd, FA Cup 6th Rnd, 26th February 1949 (L 0-1)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Amber
Shorts: Black; Socks: Maroon
AWAY: Shirts: tba
Shorts: tba; Socks: tba
KIT SPONSORS: University of Hull
MANUFACTURERS: Super League

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 5,495; Terrace: 7,501; Total: 12,996
AWAY FANS:West Stand: 530; North Terrace: 1,560; Total: 2,090
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: Tiger Rag £1

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Hull Paragon (1.75 miles) (01482 223710)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Central bus station (01482 27146). The bus station is right by Hull Paragon. The best bus to catch is a 66 or any bus heading towards Hessle, of which there are three an hour, and which drops you opposite the ground.
BY CAR:
NORTH: A1 to A1079 Hull turn-off. Follow City Centre signs until you reach the A63. Head towards Leeds on the A63 till you reach Anlaby Road. A mile down Anlaby Road you will reach a roundabout, the first exit from which takes you on to Boothferry Road for the ground.
SOUTH: M1, M18, M62. Leave the M62 and turn on to the A63 (signposted Hull). About a mile further on there is a large hotel which serves a decent pint. By the hotel the road forks into two - take the left fork. About half a mile further on is the Humber bridge roundabout. Take the first exit and 1.5 miles down is the road is a roundabout, the first exit of which is Boothferry Road.
WEST: M62, then as South.
PARKING: There is a car park by the ground, which belongs to the club; it is, however, pass only. Two local schools - Francis Askew and Eastfield - are utilised to provide car parks. Each are about 5min walk from the ground and are signposted. In addition the B&Q car park which is right by the Fina garage is a popular hanut.

OTHER INFORMATION

FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT: The Sailmakers. 10-15 minute walk to the ground. Coming from the A63, ignore the signs - Humber Bridge, Beverley and Hull City AFC and Carry straight on and take the 2nd exit. As you approach this exit, you will see Flags and signs saying ''St. Andrews Quay'' on your right. As you get to the bottom of this exit, you hit the roundabout. Turn right (3rd exit) and you are now in St. Andrews Quay. You will see McDonalds take away on your right with the UCI cinema on your left. Drive carefully over the speed bumps. You will see ''Sailmakers Arms'' in front of you slightly to your right.
FOOD:

SHREWSBURY TOWN

ADDRESS: Gay Meadow
Shrewsbury
Shropshire SY2 6AB
TELEPHONE No: 01743 360111
TICKET OFFICE: 01743 360111
FAX: 01743 236384
NICKNAME: The Town
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 18,917 v Walsall, 26th April (L 1-2)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Blue with White shoulder trim
Shorts: Blue; Socks: Blue with White trim
AWAY: Shirts: Yellow & Blue
Shorts: Blue; Socks: Yellow
KIT SPONSORS: Tern Hill Communications
MANUFACTURERS: MG Sportswear

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY: Stands: 2,000; Terrace: 5,500; Total: 7,500
AWAY FANS: Station End Terrace: 2,000; Main (Station) Stand: 500; Total: 2,500
PROGRAMME: £1.50
FANZINES: A Large Scotch 50p
The Mighty Shrew 60p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Shrewsbury (0345 484950)
NEAREST BUS STATION: Riverside Shopping Centre bus station (0345 056785). Buses 1, 11, 8 and 81 run from the bus station to the ground.
BY CAR:
NORTH: A49 into Shrewsbury. When you actually hit Shrewsbury this road is first called Battlefield Road and then Whitchurch Road. In Whitchurch Road there is a major roundabout, take the second exit into Telford Way (A49). Cross the River Severn, then at the second roundabout, take the third exit into Monkmoor Road. Follow the road to its end, at which you should turn right into Abbey Foregate, and the ground is 0.5 mile on the right.
EAST: A458 (or A5) into Shrewsbury. Go straight over the roundabout by Lord Hill's Column into Abbey Foregate. Continue for 1.5 miles and the ground is on the right.
SOUTH: A49 into Shrewsbury. As you approach the centre of town the road is called Coleham Head. At the T-junction turn right into Abbey Foregate and the ground is immediately on the left.
WEST: A458, the A5 (Roman Road). As you travel down the A5 you will see a playing field on your left, and about 0.5 mile further on there is a roundabout. Take the first exit into Longden Road. When the road comes to a T-junction turn left into Coleham Head, then as South.
PARKING:Loads. There is a car park next to the ground, and if you continue along Abbey Foregate across the river, there is a car park on your right.

OTHER INFORMATION

FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT: The Crown Inn is near the ground, but the best bet is to walk into the town centre. Look for the Nags Head or Dropped Scone.
FOOD:

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

ADDRESS: Home Park
Plymouth
Devon PL2 3DQ
TELEPHONE No: 01752 606167
FAX: 01752 606167
CLUBCALL: 0839 442270
NICKNAME: The Pilgrims
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 43,596 v Aston Villa, 10th October 1936 (D 2-2)
CLUB COLOURS:
HOME: Shirts: Green, White & Black Stripes
Shorts: Black; Socks: White & Green
AWAY: Shirts: Champagne with Green trim
Shorts: Black; Socks: Champagne
KIT SPONSORS: Rotolok
MANUFACTURERS: Super League

GROUND INFO

CAPACITY:Stands: 8,800; Terrace: 11,180; Total: 19,980
AWAY FANS:Barn Park End: 2,640; Grandstand Wing: 300; Total: 2,940
PROGRAMME:£1.50
FANZINES:Rub Of The Green 50p
Way Out West 60p

TRAVEL

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION:Plymouth North Road (01752 221300)
NEAREST BUS STATION:Bretonside bus station (01752 222221). Buses 20F, 42F and 37F stop directly outside Home Park.
BY CAR:
NORTH/EAST:M5 to J31 (final junction), then take the A38. Turn left on to the A386 (Tavistock Road) - this road branches into two, keep to the left (signposted Plymouth). Just over a mile on the left is the ground's car park which has space for 1,000 cars.
WEST:Take the A38, turn right on to the A386 (Tavistock Road), then as North/East.
PARKING:1,000 spaces at the ground.

OTHER INFORMATION

Don't bother with the supporters' club bar in the ground. Town centre is the best bet for a decent pint.
FANTASTIC O's MEETING POINT: Not yet.
FOOD:Pasties, tea and bovril all above average in the ground.
Page Last Updated: October 26th 2001